Laurence S. Dubuc, of The Villages, FL and formerly of Avon, CT, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. Larry “Coach” was 92 and was in failing health. He led a full life and touched many people along the way. Coach was raised in Danielson CT. In his youth, he climbed to the Boy Scout, rank of “Eagle”. During the depression, he worked for the Attawaugana Textile Mill to help support his family. He joined the Army in 1943 and upon completing his World War II military service as Sergeant he enrolled at the University of Connecticut where he earned his degree in Education. At UCONN, he was a member of the 1948 NCAA Division 1 Men’s Champion Soccer Team. He spent 32 years in the Canton, CT school system, first as Physical Education Teacher, then as Coach for Canton High School’s Varsity football, soccer, golf and basketball programs. He retired in 1980 as Athletic Director. Larry was enshrined in the Connecticut High School Coaches Hall of Fame in as “Coach of the Year” in 1974. Larry was an avid fan and season ticket holder for the UCONN basketball Women Huskies. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley (Ponte) Dubuc; a son, Donald Dubuc of Westfield, ME; a daughter, Terri Trainor and her husband Jack Trainor of The Villages, FL and grandsons, Timothy Trainor of Seattle, WA and Tony Dubuc of Bridgewater, ME. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 120 Albany Turnpike in Canton, CT on Friday, May 24th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 25th, 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Ann, 289 Arch Road in Avon, CT. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Avon, CT. Memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. Please visit Larry’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online condolences.